The fan favorite Ginebra Kings are languishing in the doldrums.
They just lost their fifth straight game.
Theyre averaging about 21 turnovers per game against 19 assists. That means they turn the ball over more than they actually find someone in good scoring position.
Their scoring has dipped from 104.0ppg in their first two games to just 80.4ppg in their last five matches.
Oh, and Dylan Ababou just went down with an ACL tear. Hes out for the better part of the next year.
His name is added to a sick bay list that already has Kerby Raymundo, Allein Maliksi, and Jayjay Helterband.
With all these curveballs going the Kings way, whod want to be Siot Tangquincen?
This isnt really meant to pick apart the reasons why the Kings are in a tailspin. They have a deep, if depleted, roster. Mark Caguioa is still there. LA Tenorios healthy. Rudy Hatfield, Willy Wilson, Mike Cortez, and Rico Maierhofer are all solid. Keith Jensen and Chris Ellis are two athletic young uns who should be match-up nightmares for anyone.
But theyre losing, and losing BAD. Three of their five losses have been double-digit defeats. Their second win of the season (against Rain or Shine last October 7) was a 4-point nail-biter.
Only the Batang Pier are worse, and thats not saying much. That might just be good news, however, as Ginebra faces the rookie franchise next. The Kings have a golden chance to redeem themselves in that game, but then they face a trifecta of terrors in Talk N Text, Alaska, and Rain or Shine.
Yikes.
The fan favorite Gin Kings are in the doldrums, and they might stay there a little longer.
Game Recaps: BARAKO BULL ENERGY COLAS over GLOBAL PORT BATANG PIER, 95-94
Ronal Tubid made up for his booboo in a previous play and converted the go-ahead to lead Barako Bull to a pulsating 95-94 win over GlobaPort in the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
After missing a point blank attempt, Tubid received a pass from a falling Sean Anthony after a wild scramble for the loose ball. The wingman from Iloilo hit an undergoal basket with 18.1 seconds left in the game to push Barako Bull.
I told Ronald before the scramble, instead of passing, step up to the plate. This is his game. Hes our No. 1 guy in the shooting guard position, said Barako Bull coach Junel Baculi.
The Batang Pier had a chance to steal the game, but Josh Vanlangdingham missed a three-pointer as time expired. The Energy Colas snapped a three-game losing streak to push their win-loss mark to 3-5.
Medyo struggling ang team. Hopefully this win can prop up us especially Josh (Urbiztondo). We need Josh in our team, said Barako Bull coach Junel Baculi.
The problem is we have to improve our offensive sets. We cant rely much on Rico (Villanueva) on the post because teams are scouting us. We need to inject some variations in our offense.
Tubid led the Energy Colas with 19 points, but almost turned into a goat after his late miss. Villanueva added 18 points while Mick Pennisi and Leo Najorda contributed 13 and 11, respectively, for Barako Bull.
GlobalPorts loss spoiled Mark Yees 20-point performance, one shy of matching the career-high he set two years ago. Willie Miller had 17 points in 43 minutes, but missed a crucial attempt before Tubids basket.
BAR 95- Tubid 19, Villanueva 18, Pennisi 13, Najorda 11, Anthony 9, Urbiztondo 9, Yap 9, Kramer 4, Alvarez 3, Ballesteros 0 GLO 94- Yee 20, Miller 17, Manuel 12, Deutchman 11, Lingganay 10, Vanlandingham 7, Vergara 7, Al-Hussaini 5, Antonio 3, Adducul 2, Mandani 0, Guevarra 0 QS: 22-18, 49-48, 77-74, 95-94
RAIN OR SHINE ELASTO-PAINTERS over MERALCO BOLTS, 106-81
Rain or Shine caught Meralco on a bad night and posted an emphatic 106-81 win in the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
The Elasto Painters defense took the energy out of the Bolts early, allowing them to coast to the much-needed victory to join Alaska at second spot with a 5-2 win-loss mark.
One way to redeem ourselves coming off a loss (against Talk N Text) was to play our best game against the hottest team, said Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao.
But Im really surprised we beat them in the manner we beat them today. We just got our rhythm both on offense and defense and were able to run our breaks.
The 25-point margin was the teams most since its 113-83 demolition of Air 21 last March 16 in the Commissioners Cup.
Jireh Ibanes led all scorers with 23 points and was Guiaos main defensive weapon on Meralcos deadly backcourt of Mac Cardona and Sol Mercado.
Beau Belga added 16 points, Ryan Arana had 15, while JR Quinahan contributed 10 in a balanced attack for the Elasto Painters, who led by much as 33 points, 94-61, midway in the fourth.
Cardona finished with 20 but Mercado struggled with nine points on 3-of-14 shooting from the field.
We were ready to play match up against their top three guards, Sol, Mac and Ronjay (Buenafe), said Guiao. We did not let them get their usual confidence and rhythm in their past four wins and I think thats the key.
Buenafe, a member of the Rain or Shine squad that won the Governors Cup last season, had a quiet 11-point output in his first game against his former team.
Meralco rookie Cliff Hodge had nine points, most of which were scored in garbage time, and 14 rebounds, 10 off the offensive end, but was plagued with foul trouble throughout the game. The Bolts record fell to 4-3.
SAN MIG COFFEE MIXERS over BGY. GINEBRA KINGS, 78-68
San Mig Coffee pulled off a masterful 78-68 win against undermanned Barangay Ginbera San Miguel to share the second spot with two other teams in the finale of a rare triple-header in the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup Sunday before 19,718 fans at the jam-packed SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
The Coffee Mixers found the right mix early in the game, while the Gin Kings never found its rhythm to absorb their fifth straight defeat after starting the tournament with back-to-back wins.
The win shoved San Mig Coffee into a triple tie for the No. 2 position in the standings with Rain or Shine and the streaking Alaska with identical 5-2 win-loss records.
Joe Devance fired a game-high 18 points, including back-to-back three-pointers that helped the Mixers pull away. They erected their biggest lead at 73-51 with 7:30 remaining in the game.
Ginebra never had a serious run since.
James Yap added 14 points while Peter June Simon and Marc Pingris contributed 13 and 11, respectively, for San Mig Coffee.
We played a great defensive game plan. There were times that Ginebra could shoot us on the foot but they missed lay-ups. Their layups wont fall and it happens when you lose some games, said San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone.
We did play good defensively, although [we got] a little sloppy in the fourth. But were sharp defensively.
Already without Kerby Raymudo (flu), Ginebra lost another player in Dylan Ababou in the first half due to a suspected torn ACL. Gin Kings coach Siot Tanquingcen did not utilize Jayjay Helterbrand (hamstring) and Allein Maliksi (ankle injury) who were also nursing injuries in the game.
It is Ginebras longest losing streak since dropping five straight in the elimination round of the 2009 Fiesta Conference.
Mark Caguioa led the Gin Kings with 16 points while LA Tenorio and Chris Ellis added 12 and 11, respectively.
Balkman's double-double lands him Interperformances Player of the Week award - 20 hours ago
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RENALDO BALKMAN 33-year old forward Renaldo Balkman (203-F-84) had a very impressive game in the last round for SM Beermen and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 10. He had a double-double of 43 points and 15 rebounds, while his team beat TNT Ka Tropa (#4, 6-3) 100-94. SM Beermen is placed at 6th position in Filipino league. SM Beermen is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victorie... [read more]
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33-year old forward Renaldo Balkman (203-F-84) had a very impressive game in the last round for SM Beermen and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 10. He had a double-double of 43 points and 15 rebounds, while his team beat TNT Ka Tropa (#4, 6-3) 100-94. SM Beermen is placed at 6th position in Filipino league. SM Beermen is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 4-4 record. Balkman just recently signed at SM Beermen, being already a very valuable addition to the team. University of South Carolina graduate has very impressive stats this year. Balkman is league's best scorer averaging so far 32.8ppg. Balkman is in league's top in rebounds (7th best: 14.5rpg) and averages solid 3.2bpg and 58.9% FGP.
Second best performed player last round was Eugene Phelps (198-F-90) of Phoenix. He is American forward in his first season at Phoenix. In the last game Phelps recorded impressive double-double of 26 points and 14 rebounds. Bad luck as Phoenix was edged by the higher-ranked Rain or Shine (#1, 8-1) 108-106. This loss caused Phoenix to drop to 10th position in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 3-6 record. Phelps is one of the most experienced players at Phoenix and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.
Third place about best performers goes to center Reginald Johnson (208-C-89) of league's leader Rain or Shine. Johnson got into 30-points club by scoring 32 points in the last round. He went also for sixteen rebounds and five assists. He was a key player of Rain or Shine, leading his team to a 108-106 win against the lower-ranked Phoenix (#10, 3-6). Rain or Shine confirms their top position in the standings. Johnson has a great season in Philippines. After only 9 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 24.7ppg (5th best) and rebounds with 17.4rpg (4th best). He also has 1.3bpg and FGP: 59.3%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Joshua Smith (208-C-92) of TNT Ka Tropa - 26 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Arnett Moultrie (208-F/C-90) of NLEX RW - 34 points and 8 rebounds 6. Justin Brownlee (197-F-88) of Ginebra Kings - 35 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Justin Jackson (204-C/F-90) of Hotshots - 18 points, 19 rebounds and 7 assists 8. Arinze Onuaku (206-C/F-87) of Meralco Bolts - 14 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Antonio Campbell (206-F-94) of Alaska Aces - 25 points and 14 rebounds 10. Vic Manuel (193-F-87) of Alaska Aces - 22 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists
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PBA Round 10 (Commissioner's Cup): Rain or Shine beats Phoenix by two after a very close game - 1 day ago
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Ninth-ranked Phoenix (3-6) was very close to win a game against first ranked Rain or Shine (8-1) in Manila on Saturday. Rain or Shine managed to secure only two-point victory 108-106. However their fans expected much easier game. Rain or Shine dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Phoenix's 40 and made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Rain or Shine forced 20 Phoenix turnove... [read more]
Ninth-ranked Phoenix (3-6) was very close to win a game against first ranked Rain or Shine (8-1) in Manila on Saturday. Rain or Shine managed to secure only two-point victory 108-106. However their fans expected much easier game. Rain or Shine dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Phoenix's 40 and made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Rain or Shine forced 20 Phoenix turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Phoenix helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Reginald Johnson (208-89, college: Miami, FL) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Beau Belga (198-86) contributed with 13 points and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Eugene Phelps (198-90, college: Long Beach St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists for Phoenix. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Rain or Shine have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Phoenix lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with six games lost. Rain or Shine's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manila to the arena Meralco Bolts. An interesting game for Meralco Bolts (7-2) which played road game in Makati against their biggest opponent Alaska Aces (7-2). Third ranked Meralco Bolts had an easy win 89-74. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Alaska Aces. American power forward Arinze Onuaku (206-87, college: Syracuse) had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Chris Newsome chipped in 18 points and 8 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Antonio Campbell (206-94, college: Ohio) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Meralco Bolts have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Alaska Aces. Meralco Bolts' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Manila Rain or Shine. An interesting game was also surprising road defeat of 4th ranked TNT Ka Tropa in a game in Manila versus SM Beermen (#8) 100-94. Renaldo Balkman notched a double-double by scoring 43 points (!!!), 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocks to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 26 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists by Joshua Smith did not help to save the game for TNT Ka Tropa. TNT Ka Tropa's coach Nash Racela rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion (4-4) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Global Port. TNT Ka Tropa at the other side keeps the fourth position with three games lost. SM Beermen will meet NLEX RW (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. TNT Ka Tropa will play against the league's second-placed Meralco Bolts (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Pasig City supposed to be also worth to mention about. 4th ranked TNT Ka Tropa (6-3) played at the court of fifth ranked Hotshots (4-5). Hotshots smashed TNT Ka Tropa 111-89. Justin Jackson fired a double-double by scoring 18 points, 19 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Hotshots went down to seventh position due to points difference, which they share with Columbian Dyip. TNT Ka Tropa at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost. Hotshots will have a break next round. TNT Ka Tropa will play at home against the league's second-placed Meralco Bolts (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Hotshots (4-5) and Ginebra Kings (3-5), which took place in Manila. Higher ranked Hotshots were outleveled in a road game by tenth ranked Ginebra Kings 104-84 on Sunday. It was a very good performance for Justin Brownlee who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ginebra Kings moved-up to ninth place. Loser Hotshots dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Ginebra Kings will face higher ranked Alaska Aces (#3) in Makati in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game.
Other games in round 10 were not that significant. Bottom-ranked Blackwater Elite was smashed by Meralco Bolts on the road 102-75. NLEX RW lost to Alaska Aces on its own court 111-120. SM Beermen unfortunately lost to Global Port in Pasig 94-98.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Hotshots (4-5) and Ginebra Kings (3-5), which took place in Manila. Higher ranked Hotshots were outleveled in a road game by tenth ranked Ginebra Kings 104-84 on Sunday. Ginebra Kings made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Hotshots turnovers. It was a very good performance for American forward Justin Brownlee (197-88, college: St.John's) who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Lewis Tenorio (177-84) contributed with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Brownlee is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American power forward Justin Jackson (204-90, college: Cincinnati, agency: Inception Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Jiovani Jalalon (175-92) added 17 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Hotshots. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ginebra Kings moved-up to ninth place. Loser Hotshots dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Ginebra Kings will face higher ranked Alaska Aces (#3) in Makati in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Top scorers: Ginebra Kings: J.Brownlee 35+8reb+4ast, L.Tenorio 22+6reb+5ast, G.Slaughter 12+14reb+2ast, J.Aguilar 11+4reb+2ast, S.Thompson 8+11reb+2ast, K.Ferrer 6+2reb+1ast Hotshots: J.Jackson 21+15reb+4ast, J.Jalalon 17+7reb+3ast, P.Lee 16+1reb+2ast, A.Barroca 13+5reb+1ast, J.Rodney Brondial 6+6reb, R.dela Rosa 4+2reb+1ast
Ninth-ranked Phoenix (3-6) was very close to win a game against first ranked Rain or Shine (8-1) in Manila on Saturday. Rain or Shine managed to secure only two-point victory 108-106. However their fans expected much easier game. Rain or Shine dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Phoenix's 40 and made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Rain or Shine forced 20 Phoenix turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Phoenix helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Reginald Johnson (208-89, college: Miami, FL) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Beau Belga (198-86) contributed with 13 points and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Eugene Phelps (198-90, college: Long Beach St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Jeffrei Chan (188-83) added 26 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Phoenix. Five Phoenix players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Rain or Shine have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Phoenix lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with six games lost. Rain or Shine's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Manila to the arena Meralco Bolts. Top scorers: Rain or Shine: R.Johnson 32+16reb+5ast, J.Yap 13+2reb+2ast, B.Belga 13+4reb+5ast, R.Almazan 11+2reb, C.Tiu 9+2reb+4ast, M.Ahanmisi 7+8reb+5ast Phoenix: J.Chan 26+7reb+3ast, E.Phelps 26+14reb+7ast, M.Wright 15+8reb+6ast, R.Jazul 13+4reb+1ast, D.Kramer 11+5reb+1ast, W.Wilson 6+7reb+2ast
An interesting game was also surprising road defeat of 4th ranked TNT Ka Tropa in a game in Manila versus SM Beermen (#8) 100-94. SM Beermen forced 20 TNT Ka Tropa turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when SM Beermen made 9 blocks. American-Puerto Rican forward Renaldo Balkman (203-84, college: S.Carolina) notched a double-double by scoring 43 points (!!!), 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocks to lead the effort and American guard Chris Ross (185-85, college: Marshall) supported him with 7 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals. Even a double-double of 26 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists by American center Joshua Smith (208-92, college: Georgetown) did not help to save the game for TNT Ka Tropa. Don Trollano added 13 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. TNT Ka Tropa's coach Nash Racela rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion (4-4) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Global Port. TNT Ka Tropa at the other side keeps the fourth position with three games lost. SM Beermen will meet NLEX RW (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. TNT Ka Tropa will play against the league's second-placed Meralco Bolts (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: SM Beermen: R.Balkman 43+15reb+4ast, J.Mar Fajardo 19+7reb, A.Cabagnot 13+2reb+4ast, A.Santos 7+7reb+1ast, M.Lassiter 7+5reb+5ast, C.Ross 7+13reb+7ast TNT Ka Tropa: J.Smith 26+18reb+5ast, T.Don 13+7reb+1ast, R.Ray Pogoy 13+3reb+2ast, J.Troy Rosario 8+6reb+1ast, K.Williams 8+7reb+1ast, J.Castro William 7+6reb+6ast
An interesting game for Meralco Bolts (7-2) which played road game in Makati against their biggest opponent Alaska Aces (7-2). Third ranked Meralco Bolts had an easy win 89-74. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Alaska Aces. Meralco Bolts players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. American power forward Arinze Onuaku (206-87, college: Syracuse) had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Chris Newsome (187-90, college: N.Mexico Highlands) chipped in 18 points and 8 assists during the contest. Five Meralco Bolts players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Antonio Campbell (206-94, college: Ohio) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds and forward Vic Manuel (193-87) scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Meralco Bolts have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Alaska Aces. Meralco Bolts' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Manila Rain or Shine. Top scorers: Meralco Bolts: C.Newsome 18+4reb+8ast, J.Dillinger 17+3reb, B.Amer 17+4reb+6ast, A.Onuaku 14+23reb+4ast, N.Canaleta 11+3reb+1ast, R.deOcampo 10+4reb Alaska Aces: A.Campbell 25+14reb, V.Manuel 22+8reb, C.Banchero 13+3reb+5ast, J.Casio 5+2reb+3ast, J.Thoss 4+5reb, R.Pascual 3+4reb+1ast
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Meralco Bolts (7-2) crushed bottom-ranked Blackwater Elite (1-9) in Manila 102-75 on Friday. Meralco Bolts dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Blackwater Elite's 40. They outrebounded Blackwater Elite 51-38 including 40 on the defensive glass. Meralco Bolts looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Quite impressive performance for American power forward Arinze Onuaku (206-87, college: Syracuse) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds. Naturalized American Clifford Hodge (196-88, college: Hawaii Pacific) contributed with 12 points for the winners. American swingman Henry Walker (198-87, college: Kansas St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Allein Malicsi (190-87) added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Blackwater Elite. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Meralco Bolts have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Alaska Aces. Loser Blackwater Elite stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Meralco Bolts' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Manila Rain or Shine. Top scorers: Meralco Bolts: A.Onuaku 17+16reb+2ast, A.Jose Caram 13+3reb+3ast, C.Hodge 12+4reb+3ast, J.Dillinger 11+2reb+2ast, N.Canaleta 10+4reb, B.Amer 9+2ast Blackwater Elite: H.Walker 14+13reb+6ast, A.Malicsi 12+5reb+1ast, P.Zamar 11+1reb, S.Roi Sumang 10+1ast, M.Digregorio 8+1reb+1ast, R.Al-Hussaini 7
Very expected game when 11th ranked NLEX RW (2-7) lost to second ranked Alaska Aces (7-2) in Makati City 111-120 on Friday. Alaska Aces shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 58.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Quite impressive performance for American forward Antonio Campbell (206-94, college: Ohio) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Vic Manuel (193-87) contributed with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Arnett Moultrie (208-90, college: Mississippi St., agency: Interperformances) replied with 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and JR Quinahan (198-84) added 17 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for NLEX RW. Five Alaska Aces and four NLEX RW players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Alaska Aces have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 7-2 record behind leader Rain or Shine, which they share with Meralco Bolts. NLEX RW lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with seven games lost. Alaska Aces will face Ginebra Kings (#9) in Manila in the next round and are hoping to win another game. NLEX RW will play at home against SM Beermen and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Alaska Aces: A.Campbell 28+8reb+2ast, V.Manuel 22+11reb+2ast, J.Casio 16+4ast, S.Enciso 13+3reb+3ast, K.Racal 13+5reb+1ast, C.Banchero 12+4reb+7ast NLEX RW: A.Moultrie 34+8reb+1ast, J.Quinahan 17+5reb+1ast, C.Baguio 11+4reb+3ast, A.Mallari 11+4reb+6ast, M.Tallo 11+1reb+3ast, J.Tiongson 9+6ast
There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Global Port (4-4) won against 8th ranked SM Beermen (4-4) in Pasig 98-94 on Wednesday. Global Port outrebounded SM Beermen 54-43 including 41 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Quite impressive performance for naturalized American point guard Stanley Pringle (184-87, college: Penn St., agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. American-Bahrain power forward Malcolm White (205-88, college: LSU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American-Puerto Rican forward Renaldo Balkman (203-84, college: S.Carolina) replied with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks and center June-Mar Fajardo (210-89) added 20 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for SM Beermen. Four SM Beermen players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Global Port moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated SM Beermen. Global Port will face Columbian Dyip (#8) in Makati City in the next round. SM Beermen will play on the road against NLEX RW in Makati City and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Global Port: M.White 25+10reb, S.Pringle 22+6reb+8ast, S.Anthony 11+9reb+5ast, B.Guinto 9+5reb, M.Tautuaa 8+8reb, J.Grey 7+1reb+2ast SM Beermen: R.Balkman 33+13reb+6ast, J.Mar Fajardo 20+8reb, A.Cabagnot 19+2reb+3ast, A.Santos 10+10reb+3ast, M.Lassiter 6, C.Ross 6+5reb+4ast
The game in Pasig City supposed to be also worth to mention about. 4th ranked TNT Ka Tropa (6-3) played at the court of fifth ranked Hotshots (4-5). Hotshots smashed TNT Ka Tropa 111-89. Hotshots dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to TNT Ka Tropa's 34 and made 23-of-29 charity shots (79.3 percent) during the game. Hotshots forced 20 TNT Ka Tropa turnovers and outrebounded them 51-36 including 18 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. American power forward Justin Jackson (204-90, college: Cincinnati, agency: Inception Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points, 19 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Guard Paul Lee (185-89) chipped in 25 points. Four Hotshots players scored in double figures. Point guard Terrence Romeo (180-92) produced 17 points and 7 assists and American center Joshua Smith (208-92, college: Georgetown) added 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Hotshots went down to seventh position due to points difference, which they share with Columbian Dyip. TNT Ka Tropa at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost. Hotshots will have a break next round. TNT Ka Tropa will play at home against the league's second-placed Meralco Bolts (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Hotshots: P.Lee 25+2reb+1ast, J.Jackson 18+19reb+7ast, J.Rodney Brondial 16+8reb, J.Jalalon 13+5reb+6ast, A.Barroca 9+2ast, J.Aldrech Ramos 9+2reb+1ast TNT Ka Tropa: T.Romeo 17+4reb+7ast, R.Ray Pogoy 16+2reb, J.Smith 12+11reb+4ast, J.Castro William 9+1reb+3ast, R.Reyes 9+1reb+1ast, A.Semerad 7+1reb
PBA D-League: Che'Lu claims second win in style with rout of AMA - 3 days ago
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After losing its conference-opener, Che'Lu Bar&Grill has now put together back-to-back wins to jump back into contention in the 2018 PBA D-League Foundation Cup. The Revellers demolished AMA Online Education, 111-95, to hike their win-loss record to 2-1 on Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Chris Bitoon anchored Che'Lu's balanced attack, scoring 23 points on top of seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Five other players scored in double-digits, and the Revellers... [read more]
After losing its conference-opener, Che'Lu Bar&Grill has now put together back-to-back wins to jump back into contention in the 2018 PBA D-League Foundation Cup. The Revellers demolished AMA Online Education, 111-95, to hike their win-loss record to 2-1 on Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Chris Bitoon anchored Che'Lu's balanced attack, scoring 23 points on top of seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Five other players scored in double-digits, and the Revellers' frontline imposed its presence in the paint to win the rebounding battle, 53-40. Jessie Collado had 19 points and four rebounds, Jason Melano added 18 points, six assists, and four boards, while veteran big man Jay-R Taganas finished with a double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds in the victory. Jeff Viernes (173-PG-90) put the finishing touches on their second straight win by scoring eight of the Revellers' last 11 points to finish with 12 markers. Still, their impressive victory was not enough to please Coach Stevenson Tiu , who lamented his veteran's "sluggish" performance. Domark Matillano led AMA Online Education with 24 points, while Owen Graham finished with a double-double of 15 points and 13 rebounds for the Titans. However, their efforts were not enough as AMA dropped to 0-3 to stay at the bottom of the league standings. Courtesy of: abs-cbn.com
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